Kaal Dhairya, one of the leading developers behind the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has addressed growing community concerns regarding the long-delayed launch of SHI, the project’s much-anticipated algorithmic stablecoin. In a recent statement, Dhairya confirmed that the team is waiting on clear regulatory guidance before proceeding with SHI’s official release.
Shiba Inu’s Ambitious Expansion and the Missing Piece
Back in 2021, the Shiba Inu development team announced its plan to broaden the ecosystem with three major additions: the SHI stablecoin, the Shiba Eternity collectible card game (CCG), and the TREAT reward token.
Since then, the team has launched both Shiba Eternity and TREAT, but SHI remains unreleased, despite being scheduled for a 2022 launch. This delay has fueled speculation among SHIB holders and led to persistent inquiries about the status of the stablecoin.
In response, Kaal Dhairya revealed that the team has chosen to pause the SHI launch until stablecoin regulations become more definitive, especially in the United States, where regulatory decisions are likely to set the global tone for future stablecoin frameworks.
U.S. Stablecoin Legislation Nears Finalization
The delay may not stretch much longer, as the United States government edges closer to enacting a comprehensive regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins. Two major legislative efforts—the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Bill—have gained significant traction in both chambers of Congress.
The Senate Banking Committee approved the GENIUS Act with an 18-6 majority, while the House Financial Services Committee passed the STABLE bill by a 32-17 vote. Lawmakers are now expected to reconcile both bills into a single unified act and present it for presidential approval.
President Donald Trump, a vocal supporter of dollar-pegged stablecoins, is likely to sign the legislation into law once it reaches his desk. Trump has previously emphasized the role of stablecoins in strengthening the U.S. dollar and expanding its global economic influence.
Adding further clarity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently declared that most stablecoins do not qualify as securities, reducing legal uncertainty for stablecoin issuers like Shiba Inu.
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What to Expect From SHI Upon Launch
The SHI stablecoin will be pegged to the U.S. dollar at $0.01 per token, leveraging an algorithmic mechanism to maintain this value. However, Shiba Inu’s top marketer, Lucie, stated last year that the team had not yet finalized the peg’s underlying structure, further contributing to the delay.
Despite the lack of a fixed launch date, the development team has been rigorously testing SHI to ensure its long-term stability and avoid the failures that plagued other algorithmic stablecoins, such as Terra’s UST.
By waiting for regulatory clarity and refining the stablecoin’s internal mechanics, the Shiba Inu team aims to deliver a compliant, secure, and functional SHI token, a stark contrast to the rushed releases seen in earlier failed projects.
Conclusion: Patience Could Yield Stability and Trust
While the delay in SHI’s release has frustrated parts of the community, Kaal Dhairya’s explanation highlights the team’s commitment to regulatory compliance and project integrity. Rather than rushing to market, the developers are aligning with global financial standards to ensure SHI launches with a robust and sustainable foundation.
As U.S. stablecoin laws move closer to enactment, the SHIB ecosystem may soon gain a powerful new asset that not only strengthens its DeFi offering but also enhances its standing in the broader crypto industry.
